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Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Friday discussed latest developments in Syria.
Akar and Esper exchanged views on Turkey’s anti-terror operation in northeastern Syria, defense and security.
Turkish, US defense ministers discuss Syria
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